Grand Forks

Dining

Grand Forks is a small town with a reasonable selection of dining options highlighted by local Russian specialties.

Because of its location on Highway 3, midway between the Kootenay Rockies and Okanagan Valley, Grand Forks supports a number of restaurants that are geared to travellers passing through.

Dining Options

Fast food staples like burgers and pizza are readily available along with a selection of Chinese buffets and take-outs. The town is thin on fine dining choices, but pub food is popular and locals have their favourite coffee shops. A number of restaurants do not open for dinner and beware of early closing times for some others.

Russian Cuisine

With a strong Doukhobor heritage, Grand Forks is well known for its Russian food, especially borscht. Interestingly, locals tend not to have a favourite restaurant for this beet soup because they prefer the homemade specialties of relatives or family friends.

They do recommend a few options for visitors. Try the Borscht Bowl (214 Market Ave) downtown in a heritage bank building. Open for breakfast and lunch with homemade Russian and western menu.

Not long on atmosphere, but well known for its Russian fare. Omega 11 Restaurant (7400 Highway 3) also serves Russian food, along with Greek and western dishes.

Historic Rail Station

Grand Forks Station Pub & Columbia Grill (7654 Donaldson Dr) occupies the oldest CPR rail station in BC that's still located on its original site. With the Trans Canada Trail running right by the door, it's incredibly convenient for cyclists passing through town. Along with the standard burger/pasta/appies pub fare, the Station serves steak, seafood and Russian cuisine.

Coffee and Art

Locals sit down for a cup at Joga's Espresso Web & Art (236 Market St). Specialty coffees, homemade soups and sandwiches, with a dash of local art work on display.

Stand-out Fast Food

No faux-retro for the Tastie Treat (1629 Central Ave) drive-in. This classic has been serving famous Sheila burgers in plastic baskets with a side of fresh cut fries for over 50 years. Ice cream lovers, go for a couple of homemade scoops or a hand spun milk shake any time.

For more information on where to eat out in Grand Forks, contact the Visitor Centre.